Question 1

The dental radiograph is a ____-dimensional picture of a ____-dimensional object.

Accepted Answer

A)   Two; two
B)   Three; three
C)   Two; three
D)   Three; twoE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 2

When the right-angle technique is used, an occlusal film is exposed directing the central ray at ____ degrees to the film.

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   45
C)   65
D)   90E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

In adults, size ____ film is used in the occlusal examination.

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   1
C)   2
D)   4E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 4

A radiograph depicts which of the following dimensions of an object?
1)  Length
2)  Width
3)  Depth

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3
B)  1, 2
C)  1, 3
D)  2, 3E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which occlusal projection is used to examine the palate and the anterior teeth of the maxilla?

Accepted Answer

A)   Topographic occlusal projection
B)   Lateral occlusal projection
C)   Cross-sectional occlusal projection
D)   Pediatric projectionE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

According to the SLOB rule, when two radiographs are compared, the object that lies to the lingual appears to have moved in the same direction as the position-indicating device (PID) , and the object that lies to the buccal appears to have moved in the opposite direction as the PID.

Accepted Answer

A)   Both statements are true.
B)   Both statements are false.
C)   The first statement is true; the second statement is false.
D)   The first statement is false; the second statement is true.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

When the occlusal technique is used, a ____ to stabilize the film.

Accepted Answer

A)   Stabe bite-block is used
B)   hemostat is used
C)   patient gently bites on the surface of the film
D)   bite-wing tab is usedE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

For the mandibular topographic occlusal projection, position the PID so that the central ray is directed at ____ degrees toward the center of the film.

Accepted Answer

A)   +55
B)   -55
C)   +90
D)   -90E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

For the maxillary topographic occlusal projection, the central ray is directed at ____ degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)   +30
B)   +45
C)   +65
D)   -30E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

In children, size ____ film is used in the occlusal examination.

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   1
C)   2
D)   4E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The pediatric projection is recommended for use in children ____ years old or younger.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   5
C)   8
D)   10E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is a maxillary occlusal projection, but not a mandibular occlusal projection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Topographic occlusal projection
B)   Lateral occlusal projection
C)   Cross-sectional occlusal projection
D)   Pediatric projectionE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

When using the occlusal technique, the film is positioned with the ____ side facing the arch that is being exposed, and the film is placed in the mouth ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   White; to the lingual of the teeth
B)   White; between the occlusal surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth
C)   Colored; to the lingual of the teeth
D)   Colored; between the occlusal surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teethE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

For the maxillary pediatric occlusal projection, position the PID so that the central ray is directed at ____ degrees toward the center of the film.

Accepted Answer

A)   +20
B)   +45
C)   +60
D)   +90E) B) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 15

The buccal object rule depends on a ____ image shift when trying to locate vertically aligned images. With the buccal object rule, an object to the buccal of the reference object will move in the ____ direction as the shift.

Accepted Answer

A)   Vertical; same
B)   Vertical; opposite
C)   Horizontal; same
D)   Horizontal; oppositeE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The "S" in the mnemonic SLOB stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)   Shift
B)   Similar
C)   Same
D)   SomeE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The occlusal technique is used to examine:

Accepted Answer

A)   Interproximal areas.
B)   Large areas of the upper or lower jaw.
C)   Third molars.
D)   For bone loss.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which occlusal projection is used to locate foreign bodies or salivary stones in the region of the floor of the mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Topographic occlusal projection
B)   Lateral occlusal projection
C)   Cross-sectional occlusal projection
D)   Pediatric projectionE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 21: Occlusal and Localization Techniques

The dental radiograph is a -dimensional picture of a -dimensional object.

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When the right-angle technique is used, an occlusal film is exposed directing the central ray at ____ degrees to the film.

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In adults, size ____ film is used in the occlusal examination.

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A radiograph depicts which of the following dimensions of an object? 1) Length 2) Width 3) Depth

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Which occlusal projection is used to examine the palate and the anterior teeth of the maxilla?

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According to the SLOB rule, when two radiographs are compared, the object that lies to the lingual appears to have moved in the same direction as the position-indicating device (PID) , and the object that lies to the buccal appears to have moved in the opposite direction as the PID.

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When the occlusal technique is used, a ____ to stabilize the film.

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For the mandibular topographic occlusal projection, position the PID so that the central ray is directed at ____ degrees toward the center of the film.

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For the maxillary topographic occlusal projection, the central ray is directed at ____ degrees.

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In children, size ____ film is used in the occlusal examination.

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The pediatric projection is recommended for use in children ____ years old or younger.

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Which of the following is a maxillary occlusal projection, but not a mandibular occlusal projection?

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When using the occlusal technique, the film is positioned with the side facing the arch that is being exposed, and the film is placed in the mouth .

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For the maxillary pediatric occlusal projection, position the PID so that the central ray is directed at ____ degrees toward the center of the film.

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The buccal object rule depends on a image shift when trying to locate vertically aligned images. With the buccal object rule, an object to the buccal of the reference object will move in the direction as the shift.

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The "S" in the mnemonic SLOB stands for:

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The occlusal technique is used to examine:

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Which occlusal projection is used to locate foreign bodies or salivary stones in the region of the floor of the mouth?

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Exam 21: Occlusal and Localization Techniques

The dental radiograph is a ____-dimensional picture of a ____-dimensional object.

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When the right-angle technique is used, an occlusal film is exposed directing the central ray at ____ degrees to the film.

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In adults, size ____ film is used in the occlusal examination.

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A radiograph depicts which of the following dimensions of an object? 1) Length 2) Width 3) Depth

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Which occlusal projection is used to examine the palate and the anterior teeth of the maxilla?

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According to the SLOB rule, when two radiographs are compared, the object that lies to the lingual appears to have moved in the same direction as the position-indicating device (PID) , and the object that lies to the buccal appears to have moved in the opposite direction as the PID.

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When the occlusal technique is used, a ____ to stabilize the film.

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For the mandibular topographic occlusal projection, position the PID so that the central ray is directed at ____ degrees toward the center of the film.

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For the maxillary topographic occlusal projection, the central ray is directed at ____ degrees.

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In children, size ____ film is used in the occlusal examination.

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The pediatric projection is recommended for use in children ____ years old or younger.

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Which of the following is a maxillary occlusal projection, but not a mandibular occlusal projection?

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When using the occlusal technique, the film is positioned with the ____ side facing the arch that is being exposed, and the film is placed in the mouth ____.

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For the maxillary pediatric occlusal projection, position the PID so that the central ray is directed at ____ degrees toward the center of the film.

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The buccal object rule depends on a ____ image shift when trying to locate vertically aligned images. With the buccal object rule, an object to the buccal of the reference object will move in the ____ direction as the shift.

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The "S" in the mnemonic SLOB stands for:

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The occlusal technique is used to examine:

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Which occlusal projection is used to locate foreign bodies or salivary stones in the region of the floor of the mouth?

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When using the occlusal technique, the film is positioned with the side facing the arch that is being exposed, and the film is placed in the mouth .

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The buccal object rule depends on a image shift when trying to locate vertically aligned images. With the buccal object rule, an object to the buccal of the reference object will move in the direction as the shift.

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